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19/02/2019
DVA Enforcement Officers To Wear Body Worn Video Cameras
Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) enforcement officers will be equipped with body worn video cameras while on duty from today, Tuesday 19 February.
The move is designed to reduce unacceptable behaviour targeted at staff as they carry out their job duties, and also to avoid prosecutions.
DVA's Chief Executive, Paul Duffy said: "Our enforcement officers play an important role in protecting the public from the use of unroadworthy vehicles and unlicensed drivers on our roads. DVA has a responsibility for the health and welfare of its staff and their safety is our priority. At times our staff are subjected to unacceptable behaviour and the deployment of body worn video cameras will help deter such behaviour and ensure that disputes can be addressed quickly and fairly."
Studies have shown that the cameras have a significant impact in reducing instances of abuse and aggression and that people are less likely to contest evidence in a case when they know their alleged offending has been captured on camera. The cameras can be activated in situations where the use of the device may help moderate behaviour, avert confrontation or secure evidence of offending. Staff have received training on how to use the cameras and the supporting technology.
(JG/MH)
The move is designed to reduce unacceptable behaviour targeted at staff as they carry out their job duties, and also to avoid prosecutions.
DVA's Chief Executive, Paul Duffy said: "Our enforcement officers play an important role in protecting the public from the use of unroadworthy vehicles and unlicensed drivers on our roads. DVA has a responsibility for the health and welfare of its staff and their safety is our priority. At times our staff are subjected to unacceptable behaviour and the deployment of body worn video cameras will help deter such behaviour and ensure that disputes can be addressed quickly and fairly."
Studies have shown that the cameras have a significant impact in reducing instances of abuse and aggression and that people are less likely to contest evidence in a case when they know their alleged offending has been captured on camera. The cameras can be activated in situations where the use of the device may help moderate behaviour, avert confrontation or secure evidence of offending. Staff have received training on how to use the cameras and the supporting technology.
(JG/MH)
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